The phrase is part of ‘harm reduction 101’, which has led to significant declines in overdose fatalities in the US ...

The rate of Alaskans dying from drug overdoses declined by 5% in 2024 compared to the year before. That’s a welcome reduction after the state saw its highest number of overdose deaths on record in ...

U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades.

Data: Denver Office of the Medical Examiner; Chart: Danielle Alberti/Axios Visuals Fatal overdoses in Denver rose last year, despite national figures showing a dip in drug deaths, possibly tied to a ...